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NEW YORK — The deadly synagogue attack in England resonated across the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, with the NYPD monitoring the investigation and keeping a watchful eye on houses of worship as Jews throughout New York celebrate Yom Kippur.

“We are tracking the incident in Manchester, England,” the NYPD posted on X. “At this time, there ...Read more

DETROIT — Detroit-area faith leaders are encouraging churches, mosques, synagogues and other houses of worship to review their security plans as area faithful feel shaken after two attacks targeting Michigan churches in a little more than three months.

Even before Sunday's tragedy that left five people dead, including the suspected shooter, ...Read more

We are in a Heaven mode here at the God Squad and I can tell you absolutely that one of the most frequent questions I am asked by my dear Christian readers is whether Jews believe in Heaven. Here is an example:

Q: As an evangelical Christian, I am still puzzled: do Jews believe there is a physical Heaven, or not. I admit that I am most ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is selfishness the same as being greedy? – R.G.

A: Greed is idolatry and not to be confused with riches, if riches have been earned honestly. But if riches choke out spiritual life, then it is sin. Greed is an intense and selfish desire for something, often something belonging to another. The ...Read more

In his first major climate speech, Pope Leo XIV renewed the Vatican’s vow to remain at the forefront of the movement to halt global warming.

“We must shift from collecting data to caring, and from environmental discourses to an ecological conversion that transforms both personal and communal lifestyles,” Pope Leo XIV said on Tuesday, ...Read more

SEATTLE — The organizers of a conservative Christian rally earlier this year in Seattle are suing the city — and Mayor Bruce Harrell individually — over what they say was a violation of their First Amendment right to freedom of speech, religion and assembly.

The Mayday USA rally last May, part of a five-city tour to advocate for the “...Read more

The most important religious revolution of our time isn’t happening in mosques or churches. It’s happening on screens.

For millions of young Muslims around the world, the spiritual life that once flowed through the mosque is now being livestreamed from a bedroom, uploaded to YouTube and shared on TikTok. Twitch preachers, Instagram sheikhs,...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am a Christian high school counselor responsible for helping guide to their areas of interest so they can make wise decisions regarding further education. How can I encourage them to make wise choices? – C.C.

A: Young adults today are staring into the face of a great giant called vocation. ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The FDA has certainly been at the forefront regarding matters of health and obesity in recent months. I’ve been horrified to learn about food and prescription additives and to realize the impact it has made on our youth, particularly. Shining the light on these things is helping the public ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve read some great stories about baseball and like the analogies, especially when they apply to watching the runner come around the bases and the ump call him safe at home plate. Isn’t that what we all want at the end of the game of life – to be called safe? – B.F.

A: Years ago, in the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I recently watched a Netflix movie about the end of the world and was fascinated to see this described through the eyes of Hollywood, but they got so much wrong. The world may scoff at such an idea, and the subject makes for great drama, but it is nothing compared to what is to come! – E.W.

A: ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Christians are not to be of the world; so, is the Bible only for Christians, or does it apply to the entire human race? – H.M.

A: God has given the world His Word because He wants us to know Him and love Him and serve Him. “The Bible was not written to encourage people to take an interest in ...Read more

BALTIMORE — She levitates above her chair. An old man hurls a priest across the room. A young woman speaks full paragraphs in Bulgarian, a language she’s never studied. A man’s skin blisters at the sight of a crucifix.

In interviews with The Baltimore Sun, exorcists claimed these are not movie scenes but moments they’ve witnessed ...Read more

Every year I offer a brutally condensed version of my Jewish High Holiday sermon along with my wishes for a happy and healthy new year to all my readers, Jewish and not, because such wishes are needed by us all. Shana Tova!

One of the very best questions I ever heard was from a young Jewish woman. She asked this question, “Who will shelter us...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have three precious children who consume my time, and I count every moment a blessing. But it hurts me when friends ridicule me for not having a career to keep me fulfilled. When I try to explain to them what a privilege it is to raise my children and be there for them, their judgment is harsh ...Read more

If the rapture were to occur, many Americans say they’d be left behind, according to new polling.

In the latest YouGov survey, less than half of respondents expressed confidence they would ascend to heaven in such an end-of-days scenario.

However, majorities of several demographics — including Republicans, Southerners and adults over 65 �...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I went to my 50th class reunion filled with excitement and anticipation but left discouraged and down in the dumps. I hadn’t realized I had aged until I saw all the kids who had become grandparents, and looked like it! After spending several hours with them, it became apparent that many of them ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m a sleepless soul. The only time to think is when I go to bed – not to sleep, but to think. The problem then is that I start to worry. Surely there is some way to get rest rather than depending on sleep aids. I read that this is becoming an epidemic in our society. Is there an answer? – S.N...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I reach for my iPhone first thing in the morning and check the headlines to see what catastrophe happened overnight. Lately, it isn’t just one catastrophe, but many. When I read the articles, it’s stunning to see how many tragedies are blamed on “acts of God.” Is this really fair? – C.E.

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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: A longtime friendship has ended, and it has broken my heart. My friend has stopped going to church and will not return my calls. All of this started after she became a social media fanatic, sort of creating her own lifestyle. I am compelled to do ...Read more